George W. Quimby to Emeline B. Masta

Item Description

Title: George W. Quimby to Emeline B. Masta

Author

Quimby, George W., 1835-1862

Recipient

Masta, Emeline B.

Source Document

Extent: 5 pages

Date Created: May 11, 1862

Description

Topics include the hardships George W. Quimby is enduring, a brief account of fighting on the 6th of May (Battle of Williamsburg, Va.). Quimby describes "the horrid scenes of war": dead and dying soldiers in the aftermath of battle. Mentions generals Smith, Hancock, Sumner, Hooker, and Magruder.